On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 7:30 PM, Pavel Stehule <pavel.steh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> possible variants
>
> a) don't store NULL  values - and remove existing variable when NULL
> be assigned - it is probably best, but should be confusing for users
> b) implement flag IS NULL - for variables
> c) use nullPrint
> d) use empty String

+1 for a).  If users want to determine whether the result was NULL, or
want to use substitute string for NULL result, they can use coalesce
in SELECT clause.  Anyway the feature should be documented clearly.

-- 
Shigeru HANADA


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